A Century and a Half of Music, Craftsmanship and Cultural Memory
In November, Steinway Hall, London founded in 1875 celebrated its sesquicentennial with a musical celebration. It became the first European Home of Steinway & Sons, arriving five years before the Hamburg factory even opened its doors in 1880, making it Europe’s oldest Steinway Hall. For a century and a half, the Hall has been a sanctuary for performance, craftsmanship, musical collaboration and innovation. It has welcomed an extraordinary selection of artists: Vladimir Ashkensky, Alfred Brendel, Alicia de Larrocha, Dudley Moore, Imogen Cooper, Paul Lewis, Yuja Wang, Julian Joseph and Jacob Collier, to name just a few. John Lennon composed "Imagine" on a Steinway Model Z prepared in the Hall's own workshop – a moment that forever linked this space to one of music's most iconic songs. This year, this remarkable space is far more than a showroom; it's a living testament to the lasting power of music, establishing Steinway’s enduring presence in British concert halls, conservatoires and private collections. To mark its 150-year anniversary and remarkable legacy, Camilo Daza Tapia, Steinway’s Head of Product Management commissioned designer Christopher Moss to create the...
